Counted Out investigates the biggest crises of our time through an unexpected lens: math. In our current information economy, math is everywhere. The people we date, the news we see, the influence of our votes, the candidates who win elections, the education we have access to, the jobs we get—all of it is underwritten by […]
Who has power over us? What power do we have to create the world around us? The Vermont Village School welcomes villagers of all ages to participate in a people's Civics class with us this spring at Brooks Memorial Library. We will be untangling the different institutions that exert power over us, past and present, […]
June is recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association as “Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month” (ABAM) and the Brooks Memorial Library and the VT Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association are collaborating to raise awareness in Brattleboro. From June 4-24, Moments in Time, a collection of works by Vermonters with Dementia, will be on display in the […]
We are kicking off the Adult Summer Reading Program with Rapid Reviews of 50 books in 50 minutes! Experience a wide range of book recommendations from our well-read library staff to get ready for a spectacular summer of reading. Ellen Martyn (Circulation), Jeanne Walsh (Information Services), Lindsay Bellville (Children's Room), Anna Monders (Accounts), and Max […]
Join us on the first Thursday of every month after school from 3-5pm to play with LEGOs! We provide the LEGOs. You build. Do not bring your own LEGOs. Children cannot keep LEGOs, but if there is enough room, we will display them in the window. Free and open to the public!
All are invited to an opening reception for Moments in Time, a collection of works by Vermonters with Dementia, on display in the library from June 4th through June 24th. Featuring remarks will be presented by Jeremy Aldridge, a Brattleboro resident who has four pieces in the exhibit and Representative Mollie Burke, a former art […]
All are welcome to these monthly conversations with our Brattleboro State Legislators. Topics change monthly. At present, June's main discussion will center on any pending legislation and highlights from the session. There will also be time for Legislators to respond to any general questions or concerns about current happenings in the state house.
Who has power over us? What power do we have to create the world around us? The Vermont Village School welcomes villagers of all ages to participate in a people's Civics class with us this spring at Brooks Memorial Library. We will be untangling the different institutions that exert power over us, past and present, […]
Monthly meeting of the Brooks Memorial Library Board of Trustees. Citizen attendance and commentary welcome! https://brookslibraryvt.org/about-us/board-of-trustees/
The Friends of Brooks Memorial Library invite you to join us for a special after hours spring party where guests will explore the Library of Things collection by experiencing live cooking demonstrations and enjoying a grand selection of sweet and savory treats and refreshments. The Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional items which […]
The Sci-Fi Reading Group will meet in the Quiet Reading Room from 7:00pm - 8:30pm to discuss The Resisters by Gish Jen! The time: not so long from now. The place: AutoAmerica, a country surveilled by one “Aunt Nettie,” a Big Brother that is part artificial intelligence, part internet, and oddly human—even funny. The people: […]
Have you had a near-death experience or communicated with a deceased loved one through a medium? Have you contemplated the possibility of reincarnation or had an experience about a past life? Do you wonder what awaits us in the afterlife? Western culture tends to dismiss or even disparage paranormal phenomena. But evidence is available to answer many […]
Monthly meeting of the Friends of the Library. Community attendance and commentary is welcome! https://brookslibraryvt.org/about-us/friends-of-the-library/
June is Brain Health History Month! Join us for a presentation on lifestyle choices and their impact on the aging process. learn the latest research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement to bolster brain health, stay connected, and age well. This event is part of a collaborative program […]
POSTPONED This event will take place at a later time. Thank you for your understanding. TRACE IT! FACE IT! LET'S HEAL OUR COMMUNITY! First time filmmaker Katrina Browne makes a troubling discovery - her New England ancestors were the largest enslavement trading family in U.S. history. She and nine fellow descendants set off to retrace […]
Have you had a near-death experience or communicated with a deceased loved one through a medium? Have you contemplated the possibility of reincarnation or had an experience about a past life? Do you wonder what awaits us in the afterlife? Western culture tends to dismiss or even disparage paranormal phenomena. But evidence is available to answer many […]
This event has been postponed. Please check back for rescheduled time. Thank you for your understanding. “Powerful is an inadequate word to describe the impact of the Traces of the Trade… {This} clear- headed film represents an intense and searing call for a national dialogue.” - Kirk Honeycutt, The Hollywood Reporter As part of the […]
Come and connect with others who are interested in working on plans to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States in 2026. This monthly meeting space on the 4th Wednesdays is dedicated for those who would like the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and work on projects that align with Vermont's 250th […]
Join us for these SPECIAL SUMMER SESSIONS of LEGO-Palooza every Thursday this summer from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Come build something fun with the library's LEGOs and get a chance to see them on display. FREE! LEGO-palooza happens from 3:00 to 5:00 pm on the first Thursday of the month with occasional special […]
The Brattleboro and Guilford Conservation Commissions, Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center (BEEC), and Brooks Memorial Library are presenting an exciting opportunity to participate in community science! Join Dana Williams from the Vermont Center for Ecostudies for a fun-filled day of learning about the butterflies of Windham County and how you can contribute to the Vermont Butterfly Atlas. Volunteers […]
Have you had a near-death experience or communicated with a deceased loved one through a medium? Have you contemplated the possibility of reincarnation or had an experience about a past life? Do you wonder what awaits us in the afterlife? Western culture tends to dismiss or even disparage paranormal phenomena. But evidence is available to answer many […]
Join us for these SPECIAL SUMMER SESSIONS of LEGO-Palooza every Thursday this summer from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Come build something fun with the library's LEGOs and get a chance to see them on display. FREE! LEGO-palooza happens from 3:00 to 5:00 pm on the first Thursday of the month with occasional special […]